Abstract: Embodiments of the present technology include a wearable physiological monitoring device, related algorithms and software that are tied to a portable electronic device for readout. The wearable device can perform real-time measurement of a number of physiological and environmental parameters including heart rate, pulse oximetry, respiration, movement, environmental particulate matter, moisture, temperature (e.g., ambient air and body temperatures) and geospatial location. Some embodiments may establish a physiological baseline for a patient by measuring the above parameters during a healthy state. Collected data can be wirelessly transmitted to a portable electronic device or monitoring and feedback platform where software will analyze the data and make assessments of the device wearer's health based upon the wearer's baseline.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present technology include a wearable physiological monitoring device, related algorithms and software that are tied to a portable electronic device for readout. The wearable device can perform real-time measurement of a number of physiological and environmental parameters including heart rate, pulse oximetry, respiration, movement, environmental particulate matter, moisture, temperature (e.g., ambient air and body temperatures) and geospatial location. Some embodiments may establish a physiological baseline for a patient by measuring the above parameters during a healthy state. Collected data can be wirelessly transmitted to a portable electronic device or monitoring and feedback platform where software will analyze the data and make assessments of the device wearer's health based upon the wearer's baseline.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for the detection and differentiation of activities and/or conditions based on measured bio-signals.

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, provided are compositions, including products of manufacture and kits, and methods, for in situ spatial profiling of biological materials such as DNA, RNA and protein in cells, tissues, and organisms for investigating biology and for conducting biomarker/drug discovery and development, and for clinical pathology and diagnosis. In alternative embodiments, provided are compositions, including products of manufacture and kits, and methods, for spatially determining, visualizing or quantifying target biological materials comprising in situ staining of a biological sample with one or a plurality of probes that are labeled with light-emitting moieties that exhibit or are encoded with distinct luminescence lifetime (and, optionally, spectrum) characteristics; followed by time-resolved luminescence imaging, measurement and analysis.

Abstract: A wearable objective pain measuring device includes a headband configured to be worn by a user on the user's head. The device includes one or more sensors in the headband, including one or more of: a sweep impedance profiling sensor to collect data reflective of activity of corrugator supercilia during a pain session; an electromyography sensor to collect data signals from a brain that reflects pain perception; a photoplethysmogram sensor configured to collect data regarding changes in hear rate and heart rate variability due to pain state; or a galvanic skin response sensor configured to collect data related to changes in sweat gland and skin conductance due to a pain state. The device includes a pain quantification pipeline to objectively quantify pain based on data from the one or more sensors. The device includes an output device configured to output an objective pain quantification based on quantifying pain.

Abstract: A computer system for intra-ear sensing and stimulating receives, health data, from an earbud sensor. The system repeatedly calculates an exponential moving average (EMA) of a moving window for the received health data. The system compares each calculated exponential moving average with a lower threshold value and an upper threshold value. The upper threshold value and the lower threshold value are determined based, at least in part, upon a saturation level associated within an amplifier performing the adaptive gain control. When the calculated exponential moving average is larger than the upper threshold, the system decreases a gain associated with the amplifier. When the calculated exponential moving average is smaller than the lower threshold, the system increases a gain associated with the amplifier.

Abstract: A device is able to measure blood pressure from inside a user's ear. In the illustrated example, the device has three components: (1) a pulse sensor attached to an inflatable pipe which is placed inside the ear, (2) an air pump with a controller, and (3) blood pressure estimation modules including processors and computer executable instruction executed on the processors to execute blood pressure estimation algorithms.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for identifying tongue movement comprises detecting an electroencephalography (“EEG”) signal from an EEG sensor. The EEG sensor is configured to sense the EEG signal generated by a brain in association with a tongue movement. The method also comprises detecting the EMG signal from the EMG sensor. The EMG sensor is configured to sense the EMG signal generated by cranial nerve stimulation of muscles associated with the tongue movement. The method also includes identifying the tongue movement based on the EEG signal and the EMG signal. The method then includes correlating the tongue movement with one of a plurality of tongue location areas.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide novel tools and techniques for behind-the-car biosignal sensing and stimulation. A system includes a behind-the-car wearable device further including an ear piece, one or more sensors coupled to a patient behind the ears of the patient and a host machine coupled to the behind-the-car wearable device. The host machine includes a second processor, and a second computer readable medium in communication with the second processor, the second computer readable medium having encoded thereon a second set of instructions executable by the second processor to obtain the first signal, separate the first signal into one or more individual biosignals, and determine, based on one or more features extracted from the one or more individual biosignals, awakefulness classification of the patient.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light-weight wearable sensor that can capture electroencephalogram (EEG or brain signals), electromyography (EMG or muscle signal), and electrooculography (EOG or eye movement signal) using a pair of modified off-the-shelf earplugs. The present invention further provides a supervised non-negative matrix factorization learning algorithm to analyze and extract these signals from the mixed signal collected by the sensor. The present invention further provides an autonomous and whole-night sleep staging system utilizing the sensor's outputs.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for the measurement and monitoring of the breathing volume of a subject. In certain embodiments, the invention further provides a method of using the apparatus to diagnose a subject as suffering from a respiratory disorder. In other embodiments, the apparatus and method can be used to monitor the breathing volume of a subject, while compensating for random body movement of the subject during the monitoring period.

Abstract: Systems and methods for medical monitoring devices are provided. Various embodiments include a monitoring device platform. The platform may adhere to a smartphone and house one or more medical monitoring devices to accommodate for one or more health conditions. The medical monitoring devices may be interchangeable and the types of medical monitoring devices on the platform is customizable. The platform may include Bluetooth® functionality and is compatible with smart phones or other smart devices. Medical information collected by the platform is transmitted to the smart phone for viewing by the user. The medical information may be processed by a machine learning engine and can be used to highlight relevant information within an action plan created by a medical professional. Individual medical devices can slide and lock into the platform and may be used while the phone is in use.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a device for passive detection of the presence of a drone. The device includes: an antenna; a receiver in communication with the antenna to passively receive wireless signals; and a processor in communication with the receiver and programmed to determine whether a drone is present based on a pattern in the wireless signals emitted from the drone that is correlated with a physical movement of the drone. Another aspect of the invention provides a method for passively detecting the presence of a drone. The method includes: receiving a wireless signal at a device comprising an antenna, a receiver and a processor; and analyzing the wireless signal to determine whether the wireless signal includes a pattern in the signal that is indicative of a physical movement of a drone.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present technology include a wearable physiological monitoring device, related algorithms and software that are tied to a portable electronic device for readout. The wearable device can perform real-time measurement of a number of physiological and environmental parameters including heart rate, pulse oximetry, respiration, movement, environmental particulate matter, moisture, temperature (e.g., ambient air and body temperatures) and geospatial location. Some embodiments may establish a physiological baseline for a patient by measuring the above parameters during a healthy state. Collected data can be wirelessly transmitted to a portable electronic device or monitoring and feedback platform where software will analyze the data and make assessments of the device wearer's health based upon the wearer's baseline.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present technology include a wearable physiological monitoring device, related algorithms and software that are tied to a portable electronic device for readout. The wearable device can perform real-time measurement of a number of physiological and environmental parameters including heart rate, pulse oximetry, respiration, movement, environmental particulate matter, moisture, temperature (e.g., ambient air and body temperatures) and geospatial location. Some embodiments may establish a physiological baseline for a patient by measuring the above parameters during a healthy state. Collected data can be wirelessly transmitted to a portable electronic device or monitoring and feedback platform where software will analyze the data and make assessments of the device wearer's health based upon the wearer's baseline.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for identifying tongue movement comprises detecting an electroencephalography (“EEG”) signal from an EEG sensor. The EEG sensor is configured to sense the EEG signal generated by a brain in association with a tongue movement. The method also comprises detecting the EMG signal from the EMG sensor. The EMG sensor is configured to sense the EMG signal generated by cranial nerve stimulation of muscles associated with the tongue movement. The method also includes identifying the tongue movement based on the EEG signal and the EMG signal. The method then includes correlating the tongue movement with one of a plurality of tongue location areas.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to data communications. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to the generation of touch events on a capacitive touch-screen of an electronic device to communicate information to the electronic device. A method, apparatus, and system for using a user device to communicate with a touch-screen of an electronic device involves the token transmitting its identity (ID) directly through the touch-sensor by artificially modifying the effective capacitance between the touch-sensor and token surfaces. The electronic device receives the signal to identify the individual token.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light-weight wearable sensor that can capture electroencephalogram (EEG or brain signals), electromyography (EMG or muscle signal), and electrooculography (EOG or eye movement signal) using a pair of modified off-the-shelf earplugs. The present invention further provides a supervised non-negative matrix factorization learning algorithm to analyze and extract these signals from the mixed signal collected by the sensor. The present invention further provides an autonomous and whole-night sleep staging system utilizing the sensor's outputs.

Abstract: A physiological information detection system may include an add-on device in electronic communication with a computing device. The add-on device includes a body and a first light filter retained in the body. The first light filter filters light emitted by the light source of the computing device. A lens is also retained in the body proximate the first light filter. The lens directs light exiting the first light filter out a surface of the first lens. The body retains a second lens that receives into a surface of the second lens light exiting the first lens. The surface of the first lens and the surface of the second lens are substantially coplanar. A second light filter is also retained in the body proximate the second lens. The sensor detects the light exiting the second light filter.

Abstract: A high pressure pump of a common rail pump system includes a pump body having a cylinder with a piston bore and a piston reciprocally driven in the piston bore to pressurize fuel in the cylinder. The piston has an inner end located in the piston bore and an outer end outside the piston bore. A bellow having a first opening and a second opening is arranged between the piston and the pump body, wherein the piston extends through the first and second openings, wherein the bellow is connected to the pump body such that the first opening is sealed on the pump body and wherein the bellow is connected to the outer end of the piston such that the second opening is sealed on the piston. This arrangement prevents mixing of engine oil and fuel. The bellow may be connected to a drainage line via a one-way valve.